After several years of discussion, we have finally committed ourselves to the production of a Southwold Approaches sketchmap thanks in particular to Barbara and John of Harbour Marine Services by co-ordinating sponsors and Peter, Jerry and Mike from the WDC Harbourmasters Office for the provision of the harbour launch in order to conduct the survey.
This publication would not be possible without the backing of our sponsors:
- Harbour Marine Services
- The Harbour Inn
- WDC Harbourmasters Office,
- Samantha K’s
- Sole Bay Fish Co.
- Di’s Tea Rooms
- Small Craft Deliveries
- Seamark Nunn.
Last survey undertaken : 22nd March 2011
Suggested approach waypoint : 52˚ 18.490 N 01˚ 40.800 E
General Instructions
Masters are reminded that all movements withinthe harbour MUST be reported to the Harbour Master on (+44) 01502 724712 or VHF CH12 PRIOR to enteringor leaving the harbour.
Depths vary frequently both outside and inside the harbour.At time of survey, best approach inbound is 330˚t from the approach waypoint taking into account tidal set and drift mid way between the north and south piers. Proceed until northern pier breaks (The Knuckle) and turn in close(approx. 3m) to the north wall and quayside until a yellow painted bollard comes abeam.
Steer to port for the black huts on the opposite shore into middle of the river and continue to your allocated berth.
Visitors staging may be found ½ mile upstream adjacent to the Harbour Inn.
Surveys are reproduced free of charge by eastcoastrivers.com and are published for the general information of the readership. Although due care has been taken in the compilation and preparation of the survey, the publishers cannot accept any responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information provided together with, and to the extent permitted by law, any liabilities, losses, claims or damages that arise there from.
It should be noted that meteorological conditions may affect and alter the areas surveyed and the data published therein merely reflects the measurements taken, at the last survey and does not necessarily reflect the situation as may exist at a subsequent occasion for any particular location.
